Bartholomew Named APD/EP, WPRO/Providence

• Cumulus has appointed multimedia journalist Bill Bartholomew as Assistant Program Director/Executive Producer for News-Talk WPRO-AM (99.7 FM & AM 630)/Providence, “The Voice Of New England.”

Bartholomew is the creator and host of The Bartholomewtown Podcast, a popular local political podcast that features in-depth interviews with local and national figures. He’s also a regular contributor to Rhode Island PBS and an accomplished musician who earned his B.A. in Political Science from the University of Rhode Island.

In making the announcement of Bartholomew’s hire, WPRO PD Doug MacGunnigle said, “I’m excited to welcome Bill to the team. His experience in the digital realm, standing in the community, and political savvy will add greatly to the success of WPRO and be a tremendous asset as we move into new and exciting frontiers, both on the air and beyond.”

Bartholomew commented, “Joining the team at legendary platform WPRO on a daily basis is a tremendous opportunity for me, and one that I take extremely seriously. For nearly a century, WPRO has been a trusted source for southern New Englanders, and I look forward to collaborating with the station to expand the reach of my perspective and insight into the issues that are important to the region, introducing radio to a new audience, and expanding WPRO’s reach in the rapidly expanding digital space.”